How to Say "reactionary" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “reactionary” is “caverna” — C1 level.
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nounC1informal
referring to extremely old-fashioned or regressive political views
Examples
Ese comentario es propio de la caverna mediática.
That comment is typical of the reactionary media.
La caverna se opone a cualquier tipo de progreso social.
The ultra-conservatives oppose any kind of social progress.
No escuches sus ideas, son de la caverna.
Don't listen to his ideas; they are backwards/reactionary.
Abstract Use
When used this way, it usually includes the definite article 'la' to refer to a whole group of people or ideas.
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